| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 144.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.208, 138.801 |
| UTC time | 1976-08-22 01:50:27.700 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 22, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Sunday, August 22, 1976 at 01:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 124.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.801 and latitude -5.208.
| Location | Wamena |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-08-22
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